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SararararaGraduate10
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It seems odd but my pace always slows when I run downhill. I don’t intend to put the breaks on so does anyone have any tips?

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ClareO65

In my experience it’s good not to go too fast on the downhill. It does my knees in. I think you are supposed to try to keep your form (rather than running with arms in the air shouting woooooohoooooo or even wheeeeeeeeeeeee) ☺️

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Running downhill is harder on your body than running uphill so make sure you have the right form for maximum benefit

runnersworld.com/training/a...

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Sqkr

I know the rules are to keep at a nice even pace but I see a non-sprinted downhill section as one of life's wasted opportunities 😁 That's me, arms in the air and shouting. I LOVE coming down a hill. I made all the effort to get up there, I'm flipping well going to enjoy coming down again, with a fanfare. I just go for it, seasoned runners likely tutting as I happily fly by. 🚀

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Tasha99Graduate10

Let the gravity help you and try and loosen up a bit - that’s the advice I once got in a club 👌🏽

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pinkaardvarkGraduate10

Be prepared to roll.. i.makeagif.com/media/9-13-2...

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Jelon in reply to pinkaardvark

Love it!!!

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Ripcurlrana71Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark

😂

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Its hard, I do quite a bit on my trail. For me, I let my body weight take me, use my glutes and arms to power ( I like to go as fast as I can downhill) and relax as much as I can. Strong ankles are a must.

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UpTheStanleyGraduate10

About 50 years ago, when only nutters ran, someone famous said they ran downhill backwards to ease the strain on their calf muscles. Ron Hill maybe?

Not a serious tip, btw 😊

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SararararaGraduate10

Thanks everyone- so I think I’m going to try to lean into the downhills a little (perhaps not as freely as Sqkr tho!) and use a bit of glute oomph.

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